Selecting and activating Pilot Assist*1
Pilot Assist must first be selected and then activated to be able to control speed and distance and to give steering assistance.
![PS-1926-Activate and start Pilot Assist](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgf054527f76463f7fc0a801520218b12c_5_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png)
In order to start the Pilot Assist it is required that.
- The driver's seatbelt must be buckled and the driver's door must be closed.
- The lane's edge markings must be clear and must be detected by the car.
- There must be a vehicle (the "target vehicle") within reasonable distance in front of the car, or the current speed must be at least 15 km/h (9 mph).
- The speed must not exceed 140 km/h (87 mph).
- The driver must keep his/her hands on the steering wheel.
Press ◀ (1) or ▶ (3) to scroll to the symbol for Pilot Assist
(4).
![PS-1926-Pilot Assist symbol](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img5bfd44c4763d18fac0a8015201370df6_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png)
The symbol is grey – Pilot Assist is in standby mode.
When Pilot Assist is selected – press the steering wheel button
(2) to activate.
![PS-1926-Steering wheel Activate button symbol](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgf79c15355370f48dc0a801522c5757b6_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png)
The symbol is white – Pilot Assist is started and the current speed is stored as maximum speed.
Reactivating Pilot Assist to last stored speed
When Pilot Assist is selected – press the steering wheel button
to activate.
![PS-1926-Steering wheel Resume button symbol](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img803bfcbd53712b8cc0a8015247217333_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png)
The cruise control markings and symbols in the driver display change colour from GREY to WHITE – the car will now follow the most recently stored speed again.
Warning
A significant increase in speed may follow when the speed is resumed with the
steering wheel button.
![PS-1926-Steering wheel Resume button symbol](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img803bfcbd53712b8cc0a8015247217333_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png)